Did you know one of the reason vehicles fail their initial WOF check at regional finals is steering slop? Scrutineers will grab your front wheels and shake them back and forth. If there is wobble in your tie-rod ends, kingpins, or wheel bearings, you won’t pass inspection! The WOF Pre-Check: 1. Check Your Hardware: Ensure…
Welcome to September, EVolocity teams! We are in the home stretch before the regional finals, which means one thing: Scrutineering Compliance. PASSING your vehicle inspection is non-negotiable before you hit the track. We are on the road at the end of this week hosting our pre scrutineering sessions and can’t wait to check your vehicles!…
Can you believe August is almost over? By now, you should have a ride that rolls, steers, and spins its wheels on the blocks. But building the car is only half the battle…..now it’s time to fine-tune it so you don’t break down on race day! Use this week’s testing data to fix issues before…
Ready to let your vehicle touch actual ground for the absolute first time? You don’t need a massive racetrack, a clear patch of asphalt, a closed staff carpark, or a wide courtyard is perfect for low-speed testing. Before you hit full send, run these two essential low-speed checks so your build doesn’t lock up: The…
Nothing ruins the hype faster than hitting the pedal, hearing a loud CLACK, and watching your drive chain instantly pop off the sprocket. Chain derailment is a normal mid-build issue, but fixing it while your ride is up on workshop blocks this week is super simple. Here’s how to lock it in: The Chain Fix…
Testing your motor and code inside a crowded tech room? You need to lock down safety first. This week, we’re mastering the Stationary Safe Spin-Up. The scariest hazard when indoor testing goes wrong? A random power surge or a sticky throttle sending your whip flying straight off a desk can end in a total disaster.…
Happy August, EVolocity builders! We’re finally wrapping up the heavy fabrication, which means it’s time to see if your wiring setup is legit or if it’s gonna ghost you when you turn it on. Don’t worry about not having a track yet. August is for the Workshop Bench Test. Before your car ever touches real…
How is it nearly the end of July already?! That means build time is almost over, and August is TEST DRIVING month! This week, make sure everything works before your car hits the track: Lift the drive wheels off the ground safely. Turn your car on and test the throttle, do the wheels spin nicely?…
Welcome back to Term 3, teams! Take a look at the wiring on your EVolocity vehicle. Does it look neat and organised… or like a bird built a nest in it? Messy wires can cause big problems. They can get caught on moving parts, rub against wheels, or come loose while you’re driving. Here’s how…
Holidays are in full swing and we’ve been hearing several teams meeting up to work on their karts! As you begin mounting your electrical components, remember this crucial tip from our tech team: Treat your controller and batteries with ultimate respect. Secure your motor controller (the silver box) in a location that is completely protected…